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Connecticut Death Certificate

How to get a certified Connecticut death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.

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$20.00
Death Certificate fee
12–13 weeks
Processing time
171
Offices issuing
164
Counties

How to get a Connecticut death certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Connecticut office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 171 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form (VS-39DST) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to State of Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office, Connecticut Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section, Customer Services, MS # 11 VRS, P.O. Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308.

Connecticut death certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee
$20
Additional copy
$20
Rush fee
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Processing time
approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks
Rush processing
Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”
Public after
Not Restricted (for copies without SSN)

Who can request

  • Funeral Director (only for copies with SSN)
  • Heir
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Place of Death
  • Spouse Name
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Valid Government ID

State of Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office (DPH-State Vital Records Office)

Address
CT Department of Public Health State Vital Records Office 410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor Hartford, CT 06106
Mailing
Connecticut Department of Public Health Vital Records Section Customer Services, MS # 11 VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone
(860) 509-7700
Hours
Walk-ins: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Phone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Where to get a death certificate in Connecticut: county offices

171 offices in 164 Connecticut counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $20.00.

OfficeFee
Cornwall Town Clerk
26 Pine St, Cornwall · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Bethel Town Clerk
1 School St, Bethel · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Brookfield Town Clerk
100 Pocono Road, Brookfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
City of Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services Office of Vital Records
999 Broad Street, 1st Floor, Bridgeport · Health Departments
$20.00
City of Danbury Attn: Town Clerks Office
155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Darien Town Hall
2 Renshaw Rd, Darien
$20.00
Department of Health & Social Services Office of Vital Records
999 Broad Street, Bridgeport · Health Departments
$20.00
Fairfield Town Clerk
611 Old Post Road, Fairfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Monroe Town Clerk's Office
Monroe Town Hall - Room 201 7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
New Fairfield Town Hall
4 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield
$20.00
Newtown Municipal Center Town Clerk’s Office
3 Primrose Street, Newtown · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Ridgefield Town Clerk
400 Main Street, Ridgefield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Shelton City / Town Clerk
54 Hill Street, Shelton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Sherman Town Clerk Mallory Town Hall
9 Rt 39 North, Sherman · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Stamford Town Clerk’s office
888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Stratford Town Hall
2725 Main Street, Stratford
$20.00
Town Clerk / Registrar of Vital Statistics
77 Main St, 1st floor, New Canaan · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Town Clerk's Office City of Norwalk, CT
125 East Ave., Room 102, Norwalk · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Town Clerk's Office, Westport Town Hall
110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Town Hall / Redding Town Clerk
100 Hill Road, Redding · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Town of Easton, CT
225 Center Road, Easton
$20.00
Town of Weston Registrar of Vital Statistics
56 Norfield Rd, Weston · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Trumbull Town Clerk
5866 Main Street, Trumbull · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Vital Records Town Hall
101 Field Point Road, Greenwich · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Wilton Town Hall
238 Danbury Road, Wilton
$20.00
Avon Town Hall
60 West Main Street (Route 44), Avon
$20.00
BERLIN TOWN CLERK
240 Kensington Road - Room 107, Berlin · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
BRISTOL TOWN & CITY CLERK
111 North Main Street, Bristol · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Burlington Town Clerk
200 Spielman Highway, Burlington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
East Windsor Town Clerk
11 Rye Street, Broad Brook · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Farmington Town Clerk’s Office Attn: Vital Records
One Monteith Drive, Farmington · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Hartford City Hall
550 Main St. 1st Floor, Room 103, Hartford
$20.00
Manchester Health Department
479 Main Street, Manchester · Health Departments
$20.00
Manchester Town Clerk's Office
41 Center Street, Manchester · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Marlborough TOWN CLERKS OFFICE
26 North Main Street, Marlborough · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Plainville Town Clerk
One Central Square, Plainville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Rocky Hill Town Clerk’s Office
761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Southington Town Hall / Town Clerk
75 Main Street, Southington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
TOWN & CITY CLERK
27 W. Main Street, New Britain · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Town of Canton, Town Clerk - Vital Records
4 Market Street / 4 Market Street, Collinsville · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Town of East Granby
9 Center St, East Granby
$20.00
Town of Enfield Town Clerk
820 Enfield Street, Enfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Town of Glastonbury Town Clerk
2155 Main Street, Glastonbury · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Town of Granby, Town Clerk Attn: Vital Records
15 North Granby Road, Granby · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Town of Newington Register of Vital Statistics
200 Garfield Street, Newington · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Town of Simsbury CT
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury
$20.00
Town of South Windsor Registrar of Vital Statistics
1540 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Town of Suffield / Town Clerk
83 MOUNTAIN ROAD, Suffield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
TOWN OF WEST HARTFORD
50 South Main Street, West Hartford
$20.00
TOWN OF WEST HARTFORD / WEST HARTFORD TOWN HALL
50 South Main Street, West Hartford
$20.00
Town of Windsor Locks / Town Clerk ATTN: Vital Records
50 Church Street, Windsor Locks · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Wethersfield Town Clerk
505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Windsor Office of the Town Clerk
275 Broad Street, Windsor · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Hartland Town Clerk's Office
22 South Road, East Hartland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Barkhamsted Town Clerk
67 Ripley Hill Rd, Barkhamsted · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00
Canaan TOWN CLERK & REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
108 Main Street, Falls Village · Vital Records Offices
$20.00
Kent Town Hall
41 Kent Green Blvd, Kent
$20.00
Litchfield Town Hall
74 West Street, Litchfield
$20.00
Main Level of Bryan Memorial Town Hall Town of Washington
2 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot
$20.00
Morris Town Clerk Office
3 East Street, Morris · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$20.00

Showing 60 of 171 offices — open a county above for the full list.

* State fee — this office has not published its own.

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Connecticut death certificate FAQs

How much does a Connecticut death certificate cost?

A certified Connecticut death certificate costs $20.00 ($20), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $20.

How long does it take to get a death certificate in Connecticut?

Standard processing is approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks. Expedited service: Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)” (Not specified - only mention of rush/expedited orders is “VitalChek Expedited Processing (online and phone orders)”). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a death certificate in Connecticut?

171 Connecticut offices across 164 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (State of Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office), or order online.

Who can request a Connecticut death certificate?

Connecticut issues certified copies to: Funeral Director (only for copies with SSN), Heir, Spouse. Public access: Not Restricted (for copies without SSN).

What ID do I need for a Connecticut death certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Valid Government ID.

Can I order a Connecticut death certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your Connecticut death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. Fees and processing times are set by Connecticut and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.